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breaking in boots

Breaking in Hiking Boots – Make Sure They Don’t Break You!

May 28, 2014 by Meadow Daye
How to break in hiking and walking boots

Do you even need to break in your boots these days? The answer is, maybe. If you have lightweight Gore-Tex fabric or similar walking boots, you may be able to wear them as soon as you get them out of the box. However, if you have a new pair of leather boots then you probably … Read more

Categories European Wanderlust, Useful Tips for Hikers Tags breaking in boots, Hiking Boots, Walking Boots

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